Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0300/P030X and P0316

TSB 06-10-2

05/29/06

MIL ON AND DTC P03001P030X WITH P0316 IN
MEMORY - 3.0L 2V

FORD:
2005-2006 Taurus

MERCURY:
2005 Sable

This article supersedes TSB 05-23-12 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Taurus and 2005 Sable vehicles built before 12/15/2005 and equipped with a 3.0L 2-valve engine may exhibit the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0300/P030x and P0316 in memory, with no driveability concerns.

ACTION

Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) to the latest calibration using WDS release B39.14 and higher or B40.2 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the B40 CD. The calibration files may also be obtained at the website.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

061002A 2005-2006 Taurus, 2005 0.4 Hr.
Sable: Check Diagnostic
Trouble Codes And
Reprogram Powertrain
Control Module (Do Not
Use With 12650D,
12650D84)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECALEM 04





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